Fostering & Continuing Care Services for Children and Young People

Notice Information

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Notice Title

Fostering & Continuing Care Services for Children and Young People

Notice Description

West Dunbartonshire Council is committed to Keeping the Promise for children and young people and improving outcomes for those with care experience. The Council intends to establish a framework for Fostering and Continuing Care Services for Children and Young People. The service specification has been co-produced with children, young people, families and existing partners. The Council wishes to notify the market of this forthcoming opportunity and welcomes interest from registered and experienced foster care providers.

Lot Information

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West Dunbartonshire Council intends to establish a framework agreement for the provision of Fostering and Continuing Care Services for Children and Young People. The Council has worked collaboratively with children, young people, families and current providers to develop a co-produced service specification which supports its commitment to Keeping the Promise. The framework will seek registered and experienced providers capable of delivering nurturing, resilient and inclusive foster care and continuing care placements. The Council wishes to support children and young people to remain as close to their local communities as possible while achieving positive outcomes. An Invitation to Tender is expected to be published in August 2026. The anticipated tender period will be approximately six to eight weeks. Dates will be confirmed within the procurement documents.

Notice Details

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Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000837132
Publication Source: Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL559901
Current Stage: Planning
All Stages: Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type: OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Procurement Type: Standard
Procurement Category: Services
Procurement Method: Not Specified
Procurement Method Details: Not specified
Tender Suitability: Not specified
Awardee Scale: Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85300000 - Social work and related services

85311000 - Social work services with accommodation

85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people

85320000 - Social services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value: Not specified
Lots Value: Not specified
Awards Value: Not specified
Contracts Value: Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date: 10 Jul 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline: Not specified
Future Notice Date: 24 Aug 20262 months to go
Award Date: Not specified
Contract Period: Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence: Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status: Planned
Lots Status: Planned
Awards Status: Not Specified
Contracts Status: Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

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Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer: WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality: DUMBARTON
Postcode: G82 1QL
Post Town: Glasgow
Country: Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1): TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2): TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3): TLM31 East Dunbartonshire and West Dunbartonshire
Delivery Location: TLM81 East Dunbartonshire, West Dunbartonshire, and Helensburgh and Lomond
Local Authority: West Dunbartonshire
Electoral Ward: Dumbarton
Westminster Constituency: West Dunbartonshire

Further Information

Notice Documents

https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL559901
Fostering & Continuing Care Services for Children and Young People - West Dunbartonshire Council is committed to Keeping the Promise for children and young people and improving outcomes for those with care experience. The Council intends to establish a framework for Fostering and Continuing Care Services for Children and Young People. The service specification has been co-produced with children, young people, families and existing partners. The Council wishes to notify the market of this forthcoming opportunity and welcomes interest from registered and experienced foster care providers.

Notice URLs

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